How do they match: Anesthesiologist Assistants

  • Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

  • Administer anesthetic, adjuvant, or accessory drugs under the direction of an anesthesiologist.
  • Administer blood, blood products, or supportive fluids.
  • Assist anesthesiologists in monitoring of patients, including electrocardiogram (EKG), direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas, hematocrit, or routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure or heart rate.
  • Assist in the provision of advanced life support techniques including those procedures using high frequency ventilation or intra-arterial cardiovascular assistance devices.

  • Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
  • Administer blood or other fluids intravenously.